Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role

We are seeking a professional to strengthen the accounting team. This position will be focused on various accounting tasks and will be responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting information to assist decision-making. This is a perfect opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic accounting environment. 

Responsibilities

• Batching, uploading and identifying the line of business for incoming checks 
• Stub and stuff checks and wires 
• Separates Participation Statements and forwards them to Forensic Team 
• Opening and distributing mail to appropriate team members when necessary 
• Provide tracking into as requested for payments 
• Assist with receiving and distributing tax documents. 
• Other accounting tasks as requested by Management 
• Escalate issues, as needed, to the Trust Accounting Operations Supervisor 
• Support system and process improvement projects 
• Onboarding of clients, managers and attorneys to accounting system to receive payment remittance 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;  0+ years Finance/Accounting experience 
• Entertainment experience is preferred 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work well with a team and represent the culture of the company 
• Team player with a high level of energy, enthusiasm 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities 
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, highly demanding, high volume, dynamic, corporate environment 
• Unimpeachable integrity and can be trusted to maintain confidential information 
• Sense of urgency and operates in a timely fashion on all fronts 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• 10-key by touch 
• Typing – 45 wpm 
• Good organizational skills; able to multi-task 
• Will take initiative; ask for more work if needed 

Scope 

• The scope of responsibility includes U.S. Trust Accounting for all line of business.

Location

• This role is Hybrid, based out of the Los Angeles office.

Compensation: The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $22.00 - $28.00. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.